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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.08, 715.57 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.08, 715.57 and 245.84 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.08 : 715.57 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.08/715.57 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.08x = 715.57 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.08x = 175,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,916.90/477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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